JAG s04e02 Episode Script
Embassy
Give me the wallet.
Now.
You speak English, man? You mean, "Do I speak English?" And the answer is yes, better than most.
Give me the watch.
This was a present from my wife.
It is of no monetary value, please.
- Just hand it over, man! - Please, no! - Please! - Stay down! - Please, there is no need to fight.
- Shut up! - Please - Just give it to me, man! Hey! Get lost or get shot.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you.
I don't know who you are, but I am forever in your debt, sir.
Don't mention it, professor.
"The Jack Russell terrier is fun-loving and extremely intelligent.
" Why are you showing me this? I thought it might be nice if we got a puppy.
- A puppy? - Look at his little face.
Oh, I can't believe you.
You think that if you can convince me to get a puppy that I won't wanna have a baby.
What? No, that's ridiculous.
You know I want kids.
But now that you mention it, we might be smart by getting a puppy.
You know, kind of like a dry run for children.
Oh, I see.
So if I do a good job housetraining a pet, you might consider me for the mother of your child? - No.
- No? - I mean, of course not.
- I can't even believe you.
Harriet, that's not what I meant.
Trish, give Harm a big hug and a kiss for me and be strong, honey.
I'll be home soon.
I love you guys.
Hey.
Come in.
Just filing some stuff away.
- How's your mom? - Good.
She's really good, actually, you know.
You're still wearing his MIA bracelet.
Yeah.
You're not filing away memories, Harm.
You'll have those forever.
Sir, ma'am, the admiral wants to see you ASAP.
Angry protesters clashed with police for a second day in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum.
The U.
S.
Destroyed a suspected chemical weapons factory in this city.
Fearing similar reprisals by the U.
S.
, many Sudanese have turned against their government, which is known for its support of terrorist activities.
Seven weeks ago, the Sudanese president was assassinated.
No one's claimed responsibility.
But ever since then, two parties have been fighting for control.
In the south, General Hyad Zulake, leader of the Sudanese Freedom Party.
Old school, hard-core.
In the north, Ambassador Ki Moshak.
New school, politically sawy.
General Zulake is all muscle.
Ambassador Moshak is all brains.
- Sounds like they should get together.
- Probably will at ten paces.
Which would leave room for Professor Dubotu, who's the heart and soul of his country, a poet who speaks for the people.
Whoever he endorses wins the election.
- Which way is he leaning? - Nobody knows.
Sounds like he should run for election.
The professor despises politics.
He was supposed to sit down with our president last Thursday, but he never showed.
- Kidnapped? - Most likely.
Ambassador Moshak and General Zulake are, of course, blaming each other.
Sudan has a strategic importance to this country.
It borders Libya and the Red Sea.
Iran has a base in the port of Suakin.
General Zulake will not allow an American presence in his country.
Ambassador Moshak will.
Guess who we're rooting for.
Commander, I understand you've been invited to an embassy party Ambassador Moshak is giving to solidify his support.
You know the ambassador? Not really.
I took him for a ride in a Tomcat once.
Part of the Pentagon's plan to woo him to our side.
Well, this is a perfect opportunity for the two of you to learn if he knows anything about the professor's abduction.
The ambassador likes to surround himself with military types.
He thinks it helps boost his image as a leader.
So you and the major will have the perfect cover.
Going in as yourselves.
Cover for what? We need you to access the embassy's computer system.
You want us to break into a foreign embassy's computer? What aren't you telling us, Webb? This had better not be another setup.
SECNAV has approved this operation.
When's the party? - 1900 tonight.
- Tonight? But my dress uniform's at the cleaners, sir.
I don't have a dress.
I haven't done my hair.
Your hair's fine, major.
And Webb's taking care of the dress.
You don't even know my size.
A hundred and twenty, thank you very much.
I didn't mean to say anything to offend you.
I think you're gonna make a great mother.
It's me that I'm worried about.
I didn't have the greatest of role models.
I think you'll be the best father.
- Really? - Yeah.
I'm just a little bit scared.
And when I get scared, I say stupid things.
And when I say stupid things, I start to ramble.
You know, some people overeat or smoke.
Me, I just tend to ramble.
I'll just go What did I say now? The reception will be held in the ballroom.
Moshak's office is on the second floor, here.
There's a fire-escape door here, but it has an alarm on it.
At 7:46, there will be a six-second power outage.
That'll give you enough time to get into the stairwell.
Then all you have to do is get past the security room here.
Is that all? There's a maximum of two men watching the monitors at any one time.
If you can get them out of the room, you're home free.
Now, how am I supposed to do that, Webb? There's a computer in the ambassador's outer office.
You'll need to reboot it.
You're a regular James Bond, Webb.
Use this disk.
Then hook up this cell phone.
It's programmed to speed-dial a modem where we have a data specialist waiting.
You mean a hacker? Don't bother trying to make personal calls.
It's only wired for high-speed modem transfers.
And if the commander gets caught? He'll be in and out in two minutes max.
This is strictly a voluntary assignment.
Neither one of you have to do it if you don't want to.
Well, I didn't get all dressed up for nothing, sir.
Well, I've already shaved twice today, sir, so Thank you.
Commander Rabb.
Ambassador Moshak.
- It's a pleasure to see you again, sir.
- Glad you could make it.
This is a colleague of mine, Marine Corps Major Sarah MacKenzie, also with the JAG Corps.
Welcome, major.
I'm sure you must get tired of people telling you you do not look like a Marine.
Not really, sir.
If you'll excuse me a moment, I think I see someone I know.
- Champagne, major.
- Thank you.
In my country, few women become lawyers.
None become Marines.
That's too bad.
I think you would intimidate most of the men in Sudan.
Though I must admit, I find American women fascinating.
Thank you.
It's past 1946.
What time you got? You think the mission's scrubbed? Maybe we should call Webb.
Let's wait a few more minutes.
You wait.
I'll make the call.
Ladies and gentlemen, I really have to pay that electric bill.
Find out what's going on.
Who's that? Stop.
This is a restricted area.
Oh, yeah? Well, then what are you doing here? I'm going to have to ask you to return to the ballroom.
No way.
I've had enough of those people.
- What is going on? - I think she passed out.
She's drunk.
What do you want me to do with her? We'll take her out the service entrance.
Hang on.
I'll be right there to help you.
- Pick her up.
- Okay.
Hey.
I think I'm gonna be sick.
Stay with her.
I'm going upstairs.
Come on, Webb.
I think somebody spiked the punch.
Perhaps it would be best if you left now, ma'am.
I'll have your car brought around for you.
No, no, I'm feeling much better now.
Just show me the way back to the party.
I'm afraid our order is to escort you out.
Is this how Ambassador Moshak treats his guests? Well, is it? Perhaps I should have a talk with him about his so-called hospitality.
- What is going on? - She is going back to the party.
- Stop her.
- Wait! Finally.
Wait here.
Stop.
Ambassador! - Stop! - Ambassador! Cooperate and no one will get hurt.
It's a little late for that.
We will be splitting you up into groups and putting you in secure rooms.
Now, I know we have a number of war heroes here tonight.
But I assure you, this is not the time for senseless acts of valour.
Take them away.
Go.
Come with me.
This way.
Quiet.
Keep going.
Keep going.
Harriet.
Are you all right? No, I feel terrible.
I can't keep anything in my stomach.
You want me to drive you home? No, I'll be okay.
It's probably only morning sickness.
- Coming through.
- JAG, Lieutenant Roberts.
Bud, it's Harm.
Sir, it's Commander Rabb.
He's on Line 1.
He's got morning sickness.
What? I mean You're on the speakerphone with Admiral Chegwidden, sir.
What's going on, commander? Shots have been fired, sir.
Guests are being rounded up by the embassy guards and locked in rooms.
Call D.
C.
Police, Secret Service and SECNAV.
- Tell them what's going on.
- Aye, aye, sir.
Where are you now, commander? Well, sir, I'm still in the ambassador's office, pursuing Webb's wacky plan.
What about the major? She's been rounded up with the others, sir.
Stay on the line.
What's our status? Everything looks secure, sir.
Things are going to get very intense in the next few minutes.
So stay relaxed and follow the plan.
And call the TV station.
What's wrong with that camera? - That's the ambassador's outer office.
- Send someone to check it out.
Commander, do not do anything to exacerbate the situation.
Don't worry, sir.
You know me.
Yes, I do.
Just moments ago, a number of police vehicles converged outside the Sudanese Embassy, where Ambassador Moshak is holding a reception this evening.
The police are in the process of closing - Yes? - Webb.
Did you expect this? Someone taking over the embassy? Of course not.
If you did, your ass is mine.
This is Jill Waddington reporting live for ZNN.
Are we ready? Come see.
Notify the TV van.
Tell them we are sending them a message.
Then prepare to broadcast.
How are you feeling, ambassador? Let's get this over with.
Begin.
My name is Colonel Shohala.
I have taken over the Sudanese Embassy on behalf of General Hyad Zulake and the Sudanese Freedom Party.
We have 38 individuals in our protection who will be released unharmed provided our demands are met.
Now, before the United States government decides to launch a rescue operation, you should be aware that we are prepared to die and take everyone in this embassy with us.
I am confident, therefore, that we can reach a peaceful resolution.
You watching this? As a gesture of good faith, I am releasing Ambassador Moshak so that he may receive medical treatment.
No.
I'm not leaving.
This is my embassy and these are my people.
I'm not leaving this embassy until everyone else is freed.
Then you will not leave until we get what we want.
What you've just seen was a live Ambassador's a brave man.
Or stupid.
Something's not right about this.
They talk about meeting their demands and they don't make any.
Why not? Webb.
When? I'll be there.
Where are you going? A DOD crisis meeting.
I'll keep you informed.
Damn right you will, from this office.
Excuse me? My people are up to their ears in this because of you.
You're not going anywhere until I know they're safe.
Are you kidding? Do I look like I'm kidding? What is the status on the camera, Anash? It's broken, corporal.
See if you can fix it quickly.
Okay.
Let's go.
Hey! This way.
This way.
- Come on.
- Coming.
All right.
Come on.
- Want a drink? - No.
This may help calm you.
I don't want to be calm.
Relax, the worst part is over.
You did well.
The worst part? Every law enforcement agency and military group in Washington now has this place surrounded.
Of course they do.
That was the plan.
Don't be getting cold feet, colonel.
Everything's going as expected.
Right now the entire world is pointing fingers and throwing accusations at General Zulake.
He'll deny everything, of course, but the damage will be done.
So here's to Sudan's next leader.
President Moshak.
I like the sound of it.
Colonel Shohala.
The hostage negotiator from the Secret Service is calling.
Right on time.
He'll want you to release the hostages.
What should I tell them? Tell them nothing.
It's time for Act 2.
Shut down the switchboard.
This message is not only for my Sudanese brothers and sisters, but it is for every oppressed people around the globe.
Ambassador Moshak calls himself a man of the people, but he is nothing more than a puppet of the American government.
General Hyad Zulake is the only man with the courage, the power and the knowledge to save our country and our people from being destroyed.
Don't listen to him.
General Zulake is the enemy.
He murdered Professor Dubotu to silence him and now he's going to murder me too.
I offered to show you that we are merciful by releasing the ambassador, but he refused.
So now I will show you that we are determined.
The terrorists have We lost picture up here.
What's happening? Well, find out! They stopped broadcasting.
I can see that.
What's happening? It's a scam.
There are no terrorists.
The shooting was faked.
It's all a ploy to make the ambassador look like a hero and discredit General Zulake.
- Everybody stay put.
- What's going on? This is Ambassador Moshak.
General Zulake's terrorists have attempted to take over the embassy.
We have disarmed some of them, but there are several still at large.
If my people are watching back home, I assure you we will not let this senseless act of violence go unavenged.
What General Zulake has tried to destroy will become even more powerful.
Our country will be united.
We will overcome our enemies.
General Zulake will be overthrown and the Sudanese Freedom Party will be crushed, ending their reign of terror.
And I will bring peace to Sudan.
You have my promise.
Yeah, I'll bet he's got a lot of people fooled.
Get him out of here.
He really killed him.
Yup.
The only way this thing works is if you have at least one body.
Harm, we're the only ones who know this is a scam.
The terrorist attack at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington, D.
C.
, appears to be the latest act of aggression in an ongoing jihad aimed against the United States.
Last month, American embassies in Tanzania and Kenya were bombed, killing over 260 people and wounding several thousand.
But this is the first terrorist attack on U.
S.
Soil Yes, sir, I'll keep you informed.
Four Iranian Mirage fighters just left the Sudanese port of Suakin and are heading toward General Zulake's garrison.
If they attack, there's a chance the Israelis could lend the general a hand.
We're gonna have an all-out holy war that could escalate beyond Africa and draw in half the Middle East.
It was a simple operation, admiral.
I had no way of foreseeing this.
Sir, the Secretary of the Navy is on his way over here.
Looks like your people were in the wrong place at the wrong time again, admiral.
You approved this operation, sir.
What I approved was a simple piece of intelligence gathering.
But your people have an uncanny knack for being where the trouble is.
I prefer to think of them as where they're most needed.
We've got a nasty situation here, A.
J.
And what happens in that embassy could lead to a conflict that makes Desert Storm look like Grenada.
What do you have in mind, sir? The police and the feds need any intel you can get from your people.
The sooner they defuse this situation, the better.
If we could get permission from the ambassador, we could send in a Delta Force team and end this in about eight seconds.
But we can't.
That embassy is considered Sudanese soil.
We go in there with guns blazing, it's an act of war.
And this isn't? I am on my way to the DOD meeting.
Keep me informed.
Yes, sir.
Do we have a game plan here or are we just improvising? I say we head for the roof.
There's at least half a dozen choppers in the area.
Somebody will give us a lift.
What about the remaining hostages? Well, they don't know anything, so they're in no immediate danger.
I think we should split up.
This embassy is filled with video cameras.
We double our chances of one of us getting out if we divide their forces.
All right.
You head up for the roof.
I'll try this basement.
Okay.
No, I'm better off without it.
You be careful.
Always.
Oh, there you are.
Could you show me the way to the ladies' room? I think I'm gonna be sick.
Get up now or I will shoot you.
Professor Dubotu? And you are? Lieutenant Commander Harmon Rabb, United States Navy.
Judge Advocate General Corps.
They sent a lawyer to rescue me? You shot him.
He shot at me first.
And that makes it right? Violence only begets violence.
Thank you.
How well do you know the layout of the embassy? I know this room very well.
The rest, not so well.
Ambassador Moshak staged a terrorist takeover of the embassy.
He shot Colonel Shohala to make himself look like a hero to your people.
And people wonder why I refuse to be involved in politics.
Well, like it or not, professor, you're involved now.
Since your disappearance, your countrymen have been fighting.
My countrymen have been fighting for as long as I can remember.
What are you doing? I'm helping this man.
Your country wants Ambassador Moshak to be president because he pretends to be American-friendly.
Compared to General Zulake, he is the lesser of two evils.
But he is evil nonetheless.
We just wanna help keep the peace.
It may be too late for that.
In America, you go to war.
But in my country, war comes to you.
Shouldn't we be calling the police? What about the terrorists? Please, major, I suspect you and Commander Rabb are onto my operation.
So let's not pretend, shall we? I thought Muslims didn't drink.
Yes, I picked up some nasty habits since I came to America.
Something tells me you were nasty before you came here.
- You know, you can't hold me here.
- Sit down.
I'm a major in the United States Marine Corps and an American citizen.
And this embassy is considered Sudanese soil.
Now, sit down.
Thank you.
Professor.
Take it.
I'm sorry, I don't believe in violence, commander.
Our lives may depend on it, sir.
I'm very well aware of that.
Professor, with respect, if somebody starts shooting at you, you turn the other cheek, you're gonna get your head blown off.
Now, take the weapon.
I'm sorry.
I can't.
- Did you find him? - No, sir.
And we have lost contact with Sabi and Hush.
Your commander? Right now your men are disappearing one by one.
Soon you'll be the only one left.
That's usually when he turns out the lights and comes after you all alone, in the dark.
You Americans watch too much television.
Find me Commander Rabb, now.
I'm on my way, ambassador.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Nicely done, commander.
I'll be waiting for you.
With the major.
Say something, major.
Anything will do.
Mac? Mac? Mac? I'm afraid they don't make Marines like they used to, commander.
- You're a dead man, Moshak.
- Yes, yes, well, you'd better hurry.
Because I don't think Major MacKenzie is going to enjoy the next few minutes.
Don't do it, commander.
He's playing on your rage.
He's counting on you retaliating with violence.
Well, I won't disappoint him.
You'll be walking into a trap.
I could use your help.
Be careful.
Yes.
Do not move.
We don't need to worry about the lights, do we, major? This is standard police procedure in these situations, correct? Commander Rabb.
Corporal, would you bring Dubotu here? Mac, you okay? Yeah, he hits like a girl.
Would you like a drink, commander? No, thank you.
But I'll tell you, I would like a cigar if you have one.
- Help yourself.
- Thanks, ambassador.
You're welcome.
- Very nice.
- They're Cuban.
You'd be surprised by the multitude of sins one can hide in a diplomatic pouch.
One of the many advantages of being the ambassador.
It appears to be someone in the window, but we don't know if it's a terrorist or a hostage.
The figure is wearing what looks like a military uniform and appears to be lighting a cigarette or a cigar.
Sir, that's a Navy dress uniform and those are JAG shoulder boards.
- That's gotta be Commander Rabb.
- What the hell is he doing? It looks like he's trying to signal us.
That's Morse code.
What's he saying? P-W-R.
You behave like a man who's never lit a cigar.
Try this one.
Power.
He wants us to turn the power back on.
- Why? - Who cares? - Put the damn power back on.
- Put the power back on.
So you're planning on killing Professor Dubotu, huh? Eventually.
The professor will remain a guest of the embassy for a couple of days until things have settled.
Then his body will be found in a motel room, along with this.
He will have succumbed to the deadly Ebola virus, which he will have been smuggling out of the country for General Zulake, of course.
Murdering him in cold blood isn't enough? You have to discredit his reputation? Whenever forced to eliminate an opponent such as the professor, one runs the risk of creating a martyr.
I'm sorry to have been so much trouble.
Speak of the devil.
We were just talking about you, professor.
So I overheard.
So this is your new leader? We're going to interrupt this broadcast to go live to some images we've just received from inside the Sudanese Embassy.
Now, we believe these That's Commander Rabb and Major MacKenzie.
The ambassador appears to be in the office with at least four people.
Are you getting all this? Take a look on his desk.
It's on his desk.
We need to get a CBIRF unit on the scene.
There were rumours floating around the intel community that the ambassador had shown some interest in biochemical weapons.
A few weeks later, somebody ripped off some Ebola virus from a research lab in Delaware.
You knew this and you allowed my people to go in there? They were just rumours.
We need hard facts.
We never expected them to have it in the embassy.
This was never about the missing professor, was it? It's about using my JAG officers to do your dirty work.
You're jumping to conclusions.
I'm gonna be jumping to more than that if you don't get my people out of there now! What are you going to do? Break my nose again? Lieutenant, would you please excuse us? Aye, sir.
We gotta get in there now.
You think your virus will know the difference between blacks and Arabs? It will kill everyone without prejudice.
Ambassador.
What is it? How? You've tapped into the security cameras.
Very clever, commander.
- It's all over, ambassador.
- No! The whole world has seen your betrayal.
You'll be arrested for murder, kidnapping and terrorism.
- Shut up.
- You'll spend ten lifetimes in prison.
He's right, you know.
Your only chance is to run.
Maybe the Iranian Embassy will grant you sanctuary.
Might even help you with safe passage out of the country.
But you gotta go now, while you still can.
- Get my car ready.
- Yes, sir.
- After you, major.
- You don't need her.
- Leave her here.
- The major's taking a little trip.
Have you ever been to Africa, major? If they try to leave, kill them.
Your boss just left you holding the bag.
How does it feel? So this is what you want to be? A puppet to a ruthless criminal? No.
There has been enough killing.
Our people are starving and struggling to survive every day with no food, no medicine, no hope.
And you, you're sentencing them to death, your own brothers and sisters.
What lies has he offered you? Money? Power? The same lies he offered Colonel Shohala.
And now he's dead.
You see, commander? There is an alternative.
Unfortunately, not for men like Moshak.
They'll never let you drive out of here.
They will if I have you.
Yeah, well, I'm a Marine.
My life is expendable.
America does not negotiate with terrorists.
- We shall see.
- Freeze, Moshak! Let her go.
It's over.
I wouldn't shoot if I were you.
Too much to the left, you hit your date.
Too much to the right, you unleash a deadly virus.
Either way, the girl dies.
Harm, incoming! Don't ever hit a lady.
Especially if she's a Marine.
- Are you all right? - I'm fine.
Good.
Good.
All this violence and for what? My people will still slaughter each other.
What if you spoke to them? Would they listen to you? Could you stop the fighting? Maybe.
The ambassador's been broadcasting his propaganda from that podium all night.
It's your turn, professor.
I'm trying to find out about Commander Harmon Rabb Jr.
And Major Sarah MacKenzie.
Admiral Chegwidden wants to know how they are.
Are you certain? Thanks.
- Are they okay? - Yeah.
- Can I talk to you for just one second? - Not right now.
It's really important.
Does it have anything to do with what's going on at the embassy? Then it's not important right now.
Thank you.
Webb's supposed to be on-site.
Have him call me.
Have you heard anything? Initial reports are that there are no additional casualties.
It is important now, more than ever, for us to come together as a people, north and south, Muslim and Christian, black and Arab, everyone.
For if we allow the forces of evil and destruction to consume us, we are all surely doomed.
They did it, sir.
Yes, lieutenant, looks like they did.
You all right, lieutenant? I think I'm pregnant, sir.
Thank you for everything, commander.
You are always welcome in my country.
Well, looks like I missed one hell of a party.
What happened to your dress? That's government property.
So bill me.
Webb, next time you're thinking about asking us for help, don't.
Ensign.
Is this? And you? And I'm gonna be a? Congratulations, lieutenant, ensign.
- You okay? - Yeah.
- Are you gonna make it? - Yeah.
You know, we should go out more often.
Sure.
I had a wonderful time tonight.
Now.
You speak English, man? You mean, "Do I speak English?" And the answer is yes, better than most.
Give me the watch.
This was a present from my wife.
It is of no monetary value, please.
- Just hand it over, man! - Please, no! - Please! - Stay down! - Please, there is no need to fight.
- Shut up! - Please - Just give it to me, man! Hey! Get lost or get shot.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you.
I don't know who you are, but I am forever in your debt, sir.
Don't mention it, professor.
"The Jack Russell terrier is fun-loving and extremely intelligent.
" Why are you showing me this? I thought it might be nice if we got a puppy.
- A puppy? - Look at his little face.
Oh, I can't believe you.
You think that if you can convince me to get a puppy that I won't wanna have a baby.
What? No, that's ridiculous.
You know I want kids.
But now that you mention it, we might be smart by getting a puppy.
You know, kind of like a dry run for children.
Oh, I see.
So if I do a good job housetraining a pet, you might consider me for the mother of your child? - No.
- No? - I mean, of course not.
- I can't even believe you.
Harriet, that's not what I meant.
Trish, give Harm a big hug and a kiss for me and be strong, honey.
I'll be home soon.
I love you guys.
Hey.
Come in.
Just filing some stuff away.
- How's your mom? - Good.
She's really good, actually, you know.
You're still wearing his MIA bracelet.
Yeah.
You're not filing away memories, Harm.
You'll have those forever.
Sir, ma'am, the admiral wants to see you ASAP.
Angry protesters clashed with police for a second day in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum.
The U.
S.
Destroyed a suspected chemical weapons factory in this city.
Fearing similar reprisals by the U.
S.
, many Sudanese have turned against their government, which is known for its support of terrorist activities.
Seven weeks ago, the Sudanese president was assassinated.
No one's claimed responsibility.
But ever since then, two parties have been fighting for control.
In the south, General Hyad Zulake, leader of the Sudanese Freedom Party.
Old school, hard-core.
In the north, Ambassador Ki Moshak.
New school, politically sawy.
General Zulake is all muscle.
Ambassador Moshak is all brains.
- Sounds like they should get together.
- Probably will at ten paces.
Which would leave room for Professor Dubotu, who's the heart and soul of his country, a poet who speaks for the people.
Whoever he endorses wins the election.
- Which way is he leaning? - Nobody knows.
Sounds like he should run for election.
The professor despises politics.
He was supposed to sit down with our president last Thursday, but he never showed.
- Kidnapped? - Most likely.
Ambassador Moshak and General Zulake are, of course, blaming each other.
Sudan has a strategic importance to this country.
It borders Libya and the Red Sea.
Iran has a base in the port of Suakin.
General Zulake will not allow an American presence in his country.
Ambassador Moshak will.
Guess who we're rooting for.
Commander, I understand you've been invited to an embassy party Ambassador Moshak is giving to solidify his support.
You know the ambassador? Not really.
I took him for a ride in a Tomcat once.
Part of the Pentagon's plan to woo him to our side.
Well, this is a perfect opportunity for the two of you to learn if he knows anything about the professor's abduction.
The ambassador likes to surround himself with military types.
He thinks it helps boost his image as a leader.
So you and the major will have the perfect cover.
Going in as yourselves.
Cover for what? We need you to access the embassy's computer system.
You want us to break into a foreign embassy's computer? What aren't you telling us, Webb? This had better not be another setup.
SECNAV has approved this operation.
When's the party? - 1900 tonight.
- Tonight? But my dress uniform's at the cleaners, sir.
I don't have a dress.
I haven't done my hair.
Your hair's fine, major.
And Webb's taking care of the dress.
You don't even know my size.
A hundred and twenty, thank you very much.
I didn't mean to say anything to offend you.
I think you're gonna make a great mother.
It's me that I'm worried about.
I didn't have the greatest of role models.
I think you'll be the best father.
- Really? - Yeah.
I'm just a little bit scared.
And when I get scared, I say stupid things.
And when I say stupid things, I start to ramble.
You know, some people overeat or smoke.
Me, I just tend to ramble.
I'll just go What did I say now? The reception will be held in the ballroom.
Moshak's office is on the second floor, here.
There's a fire-escape door here, but it has an alarm on it.
At 7:46, there will be a six-second power outage.
That'll give you enough time to get into the stairwell.
Then all you have to do is get past the security room here.
Is that all? There's a maximum of two men watching the monitors at any one time.
If you can get them out of the room, you're home free.
Now, how am I supposed to do that, Webb? There's a computer in the ambassador's outer office.
You'll need to reboot it.
You're a regular James Bond, Webb.
Use this disk.
Then hook up this cell phone.
It's programmed to speed-dial a modem where we have a data specialist waiting.
You mean a hacker? Don't bother trying to make personal calls.
It's only wired for high-speed modem transfers.
And if the commander gets caught? He'll be in and out in two minutes max.
This is strictly a voluntary assignment.
Neither one of you have to do it if you don't want to.
Well, I didn't get all dressed up for nothing, sir.
Well, I've already shaved twice today, sir, so Thank you.
Commander Rabb.
Ambassador Moshak.
- It's a pleasure to see you again, sir.
- Glad you could make it.
This is a colleague of mine, Marine Corps Major Sarah MacKenzie, also with the JAG Corps.
Welcome, major.
I'm sure you must get tired of people telling you you do not look like a Marine.
Not really, sir.
If you'll excuse me a moment, I think I see someone I know.
- Champagne, major.
- Thank you.
In my country, few women become lawyers.
None become Marines.
That's too bad.
I think you would intimidate most of the men in Sudan.
Though I must admit, I find American women fascinating.
Thank you.
It's past 1946.
What time you got? You think the mission's scrubbed? Maybe we should call Webb.
Let's wait a few more minutes.
You wait.
I'll make the call.
Ladies and gentlemen, I really have to pay that electric bill.
Find out what's going on.
Who's that? Stop.
This is a restricted area.
Oh, yeah? Well, then what are you doing here? I'm going to have to ask you to return to the ballroom.
No way.
I've had enough of those people.
- What is going on? - I think she passed out.
She's drunk.
What do you want me to do with her? We'll take her out the service entrance.
Hang on.
I'll be right there to help you.
- Pick her up.
- Okay.
Hey.
I think I'm gonna be sick.
Stay with her.
I'm going upstairs.
Come on, Webb.
I think somebody spiked the punch.
Perhaps it would be best if you left now, ma'am.
I'll have your car brought around for you.
No, no, I'm feeling much better now.
Just show me the way back to the party.
I'm afraid our order is to escort you out.
Is this how Ambassador Moshak treats his guests? Well, is it? Perhaps I should have a talk with him about his so-called hospitality.
- What is going on? - She is going back to the party.
- Stop her.
- Wait! Finally.
Wait here.
Stop.
Ambassador! - Stop! - Ambassador! Cooperate and no one will get hurt.
It's a little late for that.
We will be splitting you up into groups and putting you in secure rooms.
Now, I know we have a number of war heroes here tonight.
But I assure you, this is not the time for senseless acts of valour.
Take them away.
Go.
Come with me.
This way.
Quiet.
Keep going.
Keep going.
Harriet.
Are you all right? No, I feel terrible.
I can't keep anything in my stomach.
You want me to drive you home? No, I'll be okay.
It's probably only morning sickness.
- Coming through.
- JAG, Lieutenant Roberts.
Bud, it's Harm.
Sir, it's Commander Rabb.
He's on Line 1.
He's got morning sickness.
What? I mean You're on the speakerphone with Admiral Chegwidden, sir.
What's going on, commander? Shots have been fired, sir.
Guests are being rounded up by the embassy guards and locked in rooms.
Call D.
C.
Police, Secret Service and SECNAV.
- Tell them what's going on.
- Aye, aye, sir.
Where are you now, commander? Well, sir, I'm still in the ambassador's office, pursuing Webb's wacky plan.
What about the major? She's been rounded up with the others, sir.
Stay on the line.
What's our status? Everything looks secure, sir.
Things are going to get very intense in the next few minutes.
So stay relaxed and follow the plan.
And call the TV station.
What's wrong with that camera? - That's the ambassador's outer office.
- Send someone to check it out.
Commander, do not do anything to exacerbate the situation.
Don't worry, sir.
You know me.
Yes, I do.
Just moments ago, a number of police vehicles converged outside the Sudanese Embassy, where Ambassador Moshak is holding a reception this evening.
The police are in the process of closing - Yes? - Webb.
Did you expect this? Someone taking over the embassy? Of course not.
If you did, your ass is mine.
This is Jill Waddington reporting live for ZNN.
Are we ready? Come see.
Notify the TV van.
Tell them we are sending them a message.
Then prepare to broadcast.
How are you feeling, ambassador? Let's get this over with.
Begin.
My name is Colonel Shohala.
I have taken over the Sudanese Embassy on behalf of General Hyad Zulake and the Sudanese Freedom Party.
We have 38 individuals in our protection who will be released unharmed provided our demands are met.
Now, before the United States government decides to launch a rescue operation, you should be aware that we are prepared to die and take everyone in this embassy with us.
I am confident, therefore, that we can reach a peaceful resolution.
You watching this? As a gesture of good faith, I am releasing Ambassador Moshak so that he may receive medical treatment.
No.
I'm not leaving.
This is my embassy and these are my people.
I'm not leaving this embassy until everyone else is freed.
Then you will not leave until we get what we want.
What you've just seen was a live Ambassador's a brave man.
Or stupid.
Something's not right about this.
They talk about meeting their demands and they don't make any.
Why not? Webb.
When? I'll be there.
Where are you going? A DOD crisis meeting.
I'll keep you informed.
Damn right you will, from this office.
Excuse me? My people are up to their ears in this because of you.
You're not going anywhere until I know they're safe.
Are you kidding? Do I look like I'm kidding? What is the status on the camera, Anash? It's broken, corporal.
See if you can fix it quickly.
Okay.
Let's go.
Hey! This way.
This way.
- Come on.
- Coming.
All right.
Come on.
- Want a drink? - No.
This may help calm you.
I don't want to be calm.
Relax, the worst part is over.
You did well.
The worst part? Every law enforcement agency and military group in Washington now has this place surrounded.
Of course they do.
That was the plan.
Don't be getting cold feet, colonel.
Everything's going as expected.
Right now the entire world is pointing fingers and throwing accusations at General Zulake.
He'll deny everything, of course, but the damage will be done.
So here's to Sudan's next leader.
President Moshak.
I like the sound of it.
Colonel Shohala.
The hostage negotiator from the Secret Service is calling.
Right on time.
He'll want you to release the hostages.
What should I tell them? Tell them nothing.
It's time for Act 2.
Shut down the switchboard.
This message is not only for my Sudanese brothers and sisters, but it is for every oppressed people around the globe.
Ambassador Moshak calls himself a man of the people, but he is nothing more than a puppet of the American government.
General Hyad Zulake is the only man with the courage, the power and the knowledge to save our country and our people from being destroyed.
Don't listen to him.
General Zulake is the enemy.
He murdered Professor Dubotu to silence him and now he's going to murder me too.
I offered to show you that we are merciful by releasing the ambassador, but he refused.
So now I will show you that we are determined.
The terrorists have We lost picture up here.
What's happening? Well, find out! They stopped broadcasting.
I can see that.
What's happening? It's a scam.
There are no terrorists.
The shooting was faked.
It's all a ploy to make the ambassador look like a hero and discredit General Zulake.
- Everybody stay put.
- What's going on? This is Ambassador Moshak.
General Zulake's terrorists have attempted to take over the embassy.
We have disarmed some of them, but there are several still at large.
If my people are watching back home, I assure you we will not let this senseless act of violence go unavenged.
What General Zulake has tried to destroy will become even more powerful.
Our country will be united.
We will overcome our enemies.
General Zulake will be overthrown and the Sudanese Freedom Party will be crushed, ending their reign of terror.
And I will bring peace to Sudan.
You have my promise.
Yeah, I'll bet he's got a lot of people fooled.
Get him out of here.
He really killed him.
Yup.
The only way this thing works is if you have at least one body.
Harm, we're the only ones who know this is a scam.
The terrorist attack at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington, D.
C.
, appears to be the latest act of aggression in an ongoing jihad aimed against the United States.
Last month, American embassies in Tanzania and Kenya were bombed, killing over 260 people and wounding several thousand.
But this is the first terrorist attack on U.
S.
Soil Yes, sir, I'll keep you informed.
Four Iranian Mirage fighters just left the Sudanese port of Suakin and are heading toward General Zulake's garrison.
If they attack, there's a chance the Israelis could lend the general a hand.
We're gonna have an all-out holy war that could escalate beyond Africa and draw in half the Middle East.
It was a simple operation, admiral.
I had no way of foreseeing this.
Sir, the Secretary of the Navy is on his way over here.
Looks like your people were in the wrong place at the wrong time again, admiral.
You approved this operation, sir.
What I approved was a simple piece of intelligence gathering.
But your people have an uncanny knack for being where the trouble is.
I prefer to think of them as where they're most needed.
We've got a nasty situation here, A.
J.
And what happens in that embassy could lead to a conflict that makes Desert Storm look like Grenada.
What do you have in mind, sir? The police and the feds need any intel you can get from your people.
The sooner they defuse this situation, the better.
If we could get permission from the ambassador, we could send in a Delta Force team and end this in about eight seconds.
But we can't.
That embassy is considered Sudanese soil.
We go in there with guns blazing, it's an act of war.
And this isn't? I am on my way to the DOD meeting.
Keep me informed.
Yes, sir.
Do we have a game plan here or are we just improvising? I say we head for the roof.
There's at least half a dozen choppers in the area.
Somebody will give us a lift.
What about the remaining hostages? Well, they don't know anything, so they're in no immediate danger.
I think we should split up.
This embassy is filled with video cameras.
We double our chances of one of us getting out if we divide their forces.
All right.
You head up for the roof.
I'll try this basement.
Okay.
No, I'm better off without it.
You be careful.
Always.
Oh, there you are.
Could you show me the way to the ladies' room? I think I'm gonna be sick.
Get up now or I will shoot you.
Professor Dubotu? And you are? Lieutenant Commander Harmon Rabb, United States Navy.
Judge Advocate General Corps.
They sent a lawyer to rescue me? You shot him.
He shot at me first.
And that makes it right? Violence only begets violence.
Thank you.
How well do you know the layout of the embassy? I know this room very well.
The rest, not so well.
Ambassador Moshak staged a terrorist takeover of the embassy.
He shot Colonel Shohala to make himself look like a hero to your people.
And people wonder why I refuse to be involved in politics.
Well, like it or not, professor, you're involved now.
Since your disappearance, your countrymen have been fighting.
My countrymen have been fighting for as long as I can remember.
What are you doing? I'm helping this man.
Your country wants Ambassador Moshak to be president because he pretends to be American-friendly.
Compared to General Zulake, he is the lesser of two evils.
But he is evil nonetheless.
We just wanna help keep the peace.
It may be too late for that.
In America, you go to war.
But in my country, war comes to you.
Shouldn't we be calling the police? What about the terrorists? Please, major, I suspect you and Commander Rabb are onto my operation.
So let's not pretend, shall we? I thought Muslims didn't drink.
Yes, I picked up some nasty habits since I came to America.
Something tells me you were nasty before you came here.
- You know, you can't hold me here.
- Sit down.
I'm a major in the United States Marine Corps and an American citizen.
And this embassy is considered Sudanese soil.
Now, sit down.
Thank you.
Professor.
Take it.
I'm sorry, I don't believe in violence, commander.
Our lives may depend on it, sir.
I'm very well aware of that.
Professor, with respect, if somebody starts shooting at you, you turn the other cheek, you're gonna get your head blown off.
Now, take the weapon.
I'm sorry.
I can't.
- Did you find him? - No, sir.
And we have lost contact with Sabi and Hush.
Your commander? Right now your men are disappearing one by one.
Soon you'll be the only one left.
That's usually when he turns out the lights and comes after you all alone, in the dark.
You Americans watch too much television.
Find me Commander Rabb, now.
I'm on my way, ambassador.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Nicely done, commander.
I'll be waiting for you.
With the major.
Say something, major.
Anything will do.
Mac? Mac? Mac? I'm afraid they don't make Marines like they used to, commander.
- You're a dead man, Moshak.
- Yes, yes, well, you'd better hurry.
Because I don't think Major MacKenzie is going to enjoy the next few minutes.
Don't do it, commander.
He's playing on your rage.
He's counting on you retaliating with violence.
Well, I won't disappoint him.
You'll be walking into a trap.
I could use your help.
Be careful.
Yes.
Do not move.
We don't need to worry about the lights, do we, major? This is standard police procedure in these situations, correct? Commander Rabb.
Corporal, would you bring Dubotu here? Mac, you okay? Yeah, he hits like a girl.
Would you like a drink, commander? No, thank you.
But I'll tell you, I would like a cigar if you have one.
- Help yourself.
- Thanks, ambassador.
You're welcome.
- Very nice.
- They're Cuban.
You'd be surprised by the multitude of sins one can hide in a diplomatic pouch.
One of the many advantages of being the ambassador.
It appears to be someone in the window, but we don't know if it's a terrorist or a hostage.
The figure is wearing what looks like a military uniform and appears to be lighting a cigarette or a cigar.
Sir, that's a Navy dress uniform and those are JAG shoulder boards.
- That's gotta be Commander Rabb.
- What the hell is he doing? It looks like he's trying to signal us.
That's Morse code.
What's he saying? P-W-R.
You behave like a man who's never lit a cigar.
Try this one.
Power.
He wants us to turn the power back on.
- Why? - Who cares? - Put the damn power back on.
- Put the power back on.
So you're planning on killing Professor Dubotu, huh? Eventually.
The professor will remain a guest of the embassy for a couple of days until things have settled.
Then his body will be found in a motel room, along with this.
He will have succumbed to the deadly Ebola virus, which he will have been smuggling out of the country for General Zulake, of course.
Murdering him in cold blood isn't enough? You have to discredit his reputation? Whenever forced to eliminate an opponent such as the professor, one runs the risk of creating a martyr.
I'm sorry to have been so much trouble.
Speak of the devil.
We were just talking about you, professor.
So I overheard.
So this is your new leader? We're going to interrupt this broadcast to go live to some images we've just received from inside the Sudanese Embassy.
Now, we believe these That's Commander Rabb and Major MacKenzie.
The ambassador appears to be in the office with at least four people.
Are you getting all this? Take a look on his desk.
It's on his desk.
We need to get a CBIRF unit on the scene.
There were rumours floating around the intel community that the ambassador had shown some interest in biochemical weapons.
A few weeks later, somebody ripped off some Ebola virus from a research lab in Delaware.
You knew this and you allowed my people to go in there? They were just rumours.
We need hard facts.
We never expected them to have it in the embassy.
This was never about the missing professor, was it? It's about using my JAG officers to do your dirty work.
You're jumping to conclusions.
I'm gonna be jumping to more than that if you don't get my people out of there now! What are you going to do? Break my nose again? Lieutenant, would you please excuse us? Aye, sir.
We gotta get in there now.
You think your virus will know the difference between blacks and Arabs? It will kill everyone without prejudice.
Ambassador.
What is it? How? You've tapped into the security cameras.
Very clever, commander.
- It's all over, ambassador.
- No! The whole world has seen your betrayal.
You'll be arrested for murder, kidnapping and terrorism.
- Shut up.
- You'll spend ten lifetimes in prison.
He's right, you know.
Your only chance is to run.
Maybe the Iranian Embassy will grant you sanctuary.
Might even help you with safe passage out of the country.
But you gotta go now, while you still can.
- Get my car ready.
- Yes, sir.
- After you, major.
- You don't need her.
- Leave her here.
- The major's taking a little trip.
Have you ever been to Africa, major? If they try to leave, kill them.
Your boss just left you holding the bag.
How does it feel? So this is what you want to be? A puppet to a ruthless criminal? No.
There has been enough killing.
Our people are starving and struggling to survive every day with no food, no medicine, no hope.
And you, you're sentencing them to death, your own brothers and sisters.
What lies has he offered you? Money? Power? The same lies he offered Colonel Shohala.
And now he's dead.
You see, commander? There is an alternative.
Unfortunately, not for men like Moshak.
They'll never let you drive out of here.
They will if I have you.
Yeah, well, I'm a Marine.
My life is expendable.
America does not negotiate with terrorists.
- We shall see.
- Freeze, Moshak! Let her go.
It's over.
I wouldn't shoot if I were you.
Too much to the left, you hit your date.
Too much to the right, you unleash a deadly virus.
Either way, the girl dies.
Harm, incoming! Don't ever hit a lady.
Especially if she's a Marine.
- Are you all right? - I'm fine.
Good.
Good.
All this violence and for what? My people will still slaughter each other.
What if you spoke to them? Would they listen to you? Could you stop the fighting? Maybe.
The ambassador's been broadcasting his propaganda from that podium all night.
It's your turn, professor.
I'm trying to find out about Commander Harmon Rabb Jr.
And Major Sarah MacKenzie.
Admiral Chegwidden wants to know how they are.
Are you certain? Thanks.
- Are they okay? - Yeah.
- Can I talk to you for just one second? - Not right now.
It's really important.
Does it have anything to do with what's going on at the embassy? Then it's not important right now.
Thank you.
Webb's supposed to be on-site.
Have him call me.
Have you heard anything? Initial reports are that there are no additional casualties.
It is important now, more than ever, for us to come together as a people, north and south, Muslim and Christian, black and Arab, everyone.
For if we allow the forces of evil and destruction to consume us, we are all surely doomed.
They did it, sir.
Yes, lieutenant, looks like they did.
You all right, lieutenant? I think I'm pregnant, sir.
Thank you for everything, commander.
You are always welcome in my country.
Well, looks like I missed one hell of a party.
What happened to your dress? That's government property.
So bill me.
Webb, next time you're thinking about asking us for help, don't.
Ensign.
Is this? And you? And I'm gonna be a? Congratulations, lieutenant, ensign.
- You okay? - Yeah.
- Are you gonna make it? - Yeah.
You know, we should go out more often.
Sure.
I had a wonderful time tonight.